Category: Examiner News
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Move puts acting school onto a bigger stage
Larger Eatontownfacility, better parkingamong the lures for ATI BY GLORIA STRAVELLIStaff Writer Larger Eatontown facility, better parking among the lures for ATI BY GLORIA STRAVELLI Staff Writer Though it required room for just a small studio and stage, John Eyd’s business was feeling the pressure of a burgeoning Red Bank. "The parking thing had become…
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Boro Council discusses police vehicles, grants
Grant application for road improvementswas denied BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Boro Council discusses police vehicles, grants Grant application for road improvements was denied BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer ALLENTOWN — The borough will look into leasing a new police car, as one of borough’s current fleet requires costly transmission repairs. The 1998 Crown Victoria needs…
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Savvy students teach seniors technology
BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Savvy students teach seniors technology BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer ROOSEVELT — The generation that came of age before television is learning about the information superhighway from the generation growing up with the Internet. Fifth-grade students at the Roosevelt Elementary School are instructing members of the Roosevelt Seniors club on the…
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New Greenway Plan seeks to link region’s open space
BY JENNIFER DOMEStaff Writer New Greenway Plan seeks to link region’s open space BY JENNIFER DOME Staff Writer Six municipalities in the region have joined forces to develop a Greenway Plan for the Crosswicks Creek/ Doctors Creek Watershed. The planning group, which consists of representatives from Allentown, Hamilton, Millstone, Plumsted, Upper Freehold and Washington Township,…
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School offers different approach to education
New SciCore Academy, Hightstown, focuseson core curriculum BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer New SciCore Academy, Hightstown, focuses on core curriculum BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer JERRY WOLKOWITZ staff Arthur Poulos, co-owner and science teacher of SciCore Academy in Hightstown, reviews a chemistry experiment with a student Friday. A discussion with friends about the current state of…
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Wineries offer trails, tasting next weekend
BY JENNIFER DOMEStaff Writer BY JENNIFER DOME Staff Writer People don’t normally associate wineries with the state of New Jersey. But, in fact, the state is the fifth largest wine-producing state in the country. And next weekend, wine-lovers throughout the state will have the chance to learn a little more about their favorite beverage thanks…
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Thoughts of family key for former Iraq POW
Cpl. Hudson spent22 days in captivity after battle of An Nasiriyah BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer Cpl. Hudson spent 22 days in captivity after battle of An Nasiriyah JEFF GRANIT staff Cpl. Joseph Hudson speaks at Fort Monmouth about his experience being held captive after his unit was ambushed in Iraq. BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer Cpl. Joseph…
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New computer program piques students’ interest
Software boughtwith funds fromeducation foundation BY JENNIFER DOMEStaff Writer Software bought with funds from education foundation BY JENNIFER DOME Staff Writer Peter Jeffery (far l) and Dixie Lane (second from r) present Linda Russell and Courtney Culp with a grant from the Millstone Township Foundation for Education Excellence. Superintendent of Schools William Setaro (far r)…
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New meaning of life found after layoff
Solar electric systems:good for the environment,good for the soul BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer Solar electric systems: good for the environment, good for the soul BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Dan Lichtman holds a solar panel similar to those he installed on the home behind him, located in Millstone. MILLSTONE — Losing his…
